Type
ornamental edible
Fava Bean variety
Crimson Flowered Fava Bean
Known for striking red blossoms, this variety also produces usable fava beans. It adds ornamental appeal while still serving as a productive cool-season legume.
Days to maturity
80-90
Best for
edible ornamentals, pollinator-friendly gardens
About Crimson Flowered
Crimson Flowered is a heritage fava grown for both edible beans and striking red to crimson blossoms. Pods are usually shorter and the display is more ornamental than the broad, heavy-podded commercial types.
Growing Crimson Flowered Fava Bean
It fits well in mixed beds because the flowers are showy, but it still needs the same cool season conditions as other favas. Support plants in exposed sites, and pinch out tender tips if black aphids gather there in late spring.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all fava beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.